Women Candidates Stir British Election Front
London reports show about 11 women running for the house of commons under postwar reforms. Notable figures include Cristobal Pankhurst and Mrs Hope, with campaigns stressing education, welfare of mothers and children, and labor platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
House Commons
Ofice
Andidate
Platforma i Thero
Cristobal Pankhurst
Davidt Lloyd George
Tan
Romanones Pleased With Confab Result During Paris Visit
Madrid reports Count Romanones expresses satisfaction with the outcome of his talks with French and American leaders in Paris. He discussed the Moroccan question and Gibraltar status and may again confer with officials shortly. There is talk he will raise Gibraltar’s return to Spain and Ceuta’s transfer to Britain after crossing the strait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
tHavas
Madrid
Rome
Gibraltar
Romanones
Near
Uyere
al- Hed
Spain
Great Britain
Ceuta
Merarcan
Christmas Greetings Pass Between American Generals
Washington dispatch reports Dev American armies in Orange home exchanged Christmas greetings yesterday by cable. General Pershing cabled to Gen. March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Orange
General Pershing
March
Noted U S Women Return From Work For Men Overseas
Mrs. Vincent Astor and Mrs. William Vanderbilt return from France aboard La Lorraine after guiding canteen work for American soldiers. Mrs Astor had been in France since June 1917 supervising 440 workers feeding soldiers. Vanderbilt also engaged in canteen duties and is returning from a three month furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Ascor
William SK. Vanderbilt
Live
France
la Lorrain
Astor
Hrest
Vereunteen
Vandertilt
Quartet of World War Vets Star in Christmas Sketch
Four Irish World War I veterans from Canadian regiments attend a Christmas appearance at the Majestic Theatre telling of life behind the lines. Parker Cook Blakey Tim describe gas attacks and heavy wounds from 1915 battles with vivid recalls of captivity and recovery.
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Maj. Parker
J. W. Cook
al. Blakey
Corp
Tim
Majestic Theatre
Parker
Cook
Ypres
Cgermana
Blake
Healy
Santa Hust Have More Time at P.O. to Deliver Gifts
George Carson, постal superintendent, says delays in Christmas parcels are due to severe weather and staff shortages. Despite frantic efforts, many packages will not arrive before tomorrow or possibly Friday, as belated mail and demoralized rail traffic slow deliveries nationwide. Santa will come but more time is needed.
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Santa Hust
P.O
Aunt Mary
Santa Claus
George Carson
Postative
Nex
VMPATHY SAVES THIEF FROM JAIL IN IOWA CASE
A 20 year old man from Peoria escaped immediate punishment after pleading guilty in district court to a car theft in Waterloo Iowa. He was paroled to the state parole board and gave a detailed confession of stealing and rebuffing plates then trying to sell the car across the Tri Cities. Also noted is the parole status of Clarence Higgs, recently jailed for drunkenness and indecent exposure, with possible return to reformatory.
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Cow
Neill
Peoria
Davenport
Ward Wood
Brandon
State Board of Parole
Neils
Joseph Lampman
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Tri-Cities
Parclad
Clarence Higgs
Reformatory
Higgs
Young Higgs
Hemsworth
Christmas Peace and War's End Lift Waterton Spirits
After a long war, Americans celebrate a joyful Christmas with returning soldiers dining at home or furloughed crews in camps. In Waterton the day opens clear and bright with fresh snow, churches hold services, and theatres offer special matinees and night shows as the city pauses for worship, family reunions, and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Waterton
St. Mark's
Christ Episcopal
Reath
French Mission to Caucasus Opens with Warm Welcome
The French mission to the Caucasus arrived at Ekaterinadar and Novorossiysk to a hearty reception. In Novorossiysk, officers of the allied fleet were feted, and Ekaterinodar’s government hosted a dinner with toasts to the allied armies and to a creator and regenerated Russia.
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Paris
Havas
Caucasus
Ekaterinadar
Novorosliskoe
Black Sea
Ekaterinodar
Russia
Livestock profits soar as farmers cash in billions
Chicago reports from the International Livestock Exposition show farmers earning about 3 000 000 dollars per hour or 120 000 000 weekly from livestock. November market receipts exceed 0 000 head at a government floor of 17 50 per hundred pounds, with farmers earning more than twice wartime levels as shipments rise significantly.
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Chicago
Sat Ann
Christmas Certificates and Holiday Notices Across City
A sweeping city note lists Christmas certificates for mothers and fathers, visits by Neva Lizer and others, furloughs for marines and army personnel, and a church eucharist. Social calls include Mr and Mrs Barton in Shell Rock and Gov. Staring’s secretary Mr Witt passing through. Also listed are divorce actions, homecomings for soldiers, and New Year Eve plans at Hotel Russell-Lamson with dinner, music, and dancing.
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Rew
HH. Barton
Shell Rock
Christ
Harold Aldrich
Roland Carpenter
Waterloo
Camp Deadge
W. C. Delaney
Dubuaque
William Adrian
Fremont Street
M Charles BE. Witt
Des Moines
Passet
Corp. Floyd &. Noetiger
Camp Meade
Hidna Moore
Social Welfare League
Clarence E. Weick
Camp Mills
QO. Weick
Waterloo Saddlery Company
Corp
Pete €. Forney
Forney
S. Barclay Street
Camp Sheridan
Ala
Fred
Pettit
California
Los Angeles
San Francisco
R. O. Meek
EB. Little
W. R. McCoy
John G. Bickley
Harold Miller
Student Army Training Corps
Iowa State University
M Grant Miller
Orange Township
Miller
Harold
Hotel
Russell-Lamson
Jan
Factory Christmas party shifts focus from work to play
Workers at Litchfield Manufacturing plant enjoyed a midday shutdown followed by a 200 seat assembly program with Rev. J. R. Macartney and elder speakers. A $1,500 management gift funded by employment length highlighted the event, described as a social gathering marking the first year with an assembly room. Other local firms offered dinners and gifts to employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield Manufacturing Company
J. R. Macartney
H. J. Litchfield
William Callaway Company
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Ion Mill Company
Smith, Lichty & Hillman Company
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Asquith
Woman Labor
Hope
Herbert Asquith
Mr. Asquith
Charlotte Despard
Battersea
Viscount John French
Ireland
Yeto
Fcheol
Inngland
Labor Party
Eter Ren
Ham
Nottingham
Central Committee For
Wilson
Olive Strachey
National Union of Wamens Suffrage Societis
Com
Ena
Clark
Anaconda
New York
Anasconda Copper Min Company
Minneapolis
Minn
U.S
ALOVE
Vandoiebile Stow
Birt
Vincent
Santa
W. Neill
Ty Tor Board of Parole
Buchanan
Neva Lizer
Robert Noonen
Paria Intend
Toret Russell-Laem- Sol
M. HL Kelly
Eleanor
Ahere Lee, Min
Worth Hillman
Kanty
Awaarding
Merry Christmas
Wang & Miller
U. S. Army
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